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FE56 EKL

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,693 mi
Last recorded80,693 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 EKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 80,693 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

both front tyre treads edges worn

Pass 23 Oct 2024 77,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 74,138 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 70,781 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 67,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 67,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 65,611 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 64,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 61,386 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 56,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 49,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 43,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 43,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 34,338 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 27,546 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 27,546 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 15,710 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 12,044 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 10,175 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 10,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 7,024 miles

nearside front wiper blade slightly split but clearing screen effectively

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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FE56 EKL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 54,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE56 EKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE56 EKL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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